Industrial Designer

GROHE is the world's leading provider of sanitary fittings and a global brand, dedicated to providing innovative water products. For many decades, GROHE has been committed to the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability that all illustrate GROHE's commitment to creating exceptional experiences and to delivering "Pure Freude an Wasser". With its engineering, innovation and design activities firmly anchored in Germany, GROHE products bear the badge of quality "Made in Germany", ultimately strengthening the customers’ confidence in the brand. In 2014, GROHE became part of the LIXIL Corporation, a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

WHO ARE WE?

LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere: showers and faucets to experience water in new ways; kitchens that unleash creativity; toilets that provide cleanliness and comfort; doors and windows that connect you with the world outside; interiors and exteriors that bring spaces to life; and baths to escape in after a long day.

Born through a merger of five of Japan's most successful building materials and housing companies, we draw on our Japanese heritage to create world-leading technology and innovate to make high-quality products that transform homes. Today, we're a global enterprise with approximately 55,000 employees in more than 150 countries worldwide, representing some of the most trusted names in our industry, including GROHE and American Standard.

We combine meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to improving accessibility for all to make things that matter, to people, to communities, and to the world we live in. We are proud that our products touch the lives of more than a billion people every day.

Every brand in the LIXIL portfolio shares this purpose and brings it to life in its own distinctive way, defined by each brand’s individual values and the cultures and communities it serves. The LIXIL global design team represents the voice of the consumer across all our brands, and it’s at the heart of everything we do.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an Industrial Designer to support our design team in creating innovative and outstanding products for the home, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.

Responsibilities:

• As part of the industrial design team, you will support our designers as well as other product development teams across the globe.
• You will iteratively develop and guide ideas and concepts from the first sketch to 3D models. In this process, you will work both independently and in coordination with other teams and stakeholders.
• You will create quick prototypes to test ergonomics, operating concepts, and styling ideas during different stages of development.
• You will see your projects through to series production and develop detailed solutions and design adjustments.
• You will participate in further shaping the design language of our brands.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Degree in product, industrial, or transportation design.
• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• A portfolio with independent and innovative projects as well as successfully implemented products.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with production processes and materials.
• Experience with 3D programs such as Rhino, Alias, SolidWorks, and the Adobe Suite.
• Ability to visualize and communicate ideas quickly and clearly.
• Experience designing products with complex requirements.
• A passion for designing products for the home.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation.
• A hybrid work model, offering a balance of in-studio and remote work.
• The opportunity to create a global impact by shaping a new industry with innovative products that are mass-produced and sold worldwide.

LIXIL

A HOME FOR EVERYONE.

Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.

We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.

Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.

LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.

We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.

A home for everyone.

LIXIL is an equal opportunity employer, with an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We will consider all qualified applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, color, religion or beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or disability status.